August 13, 2009

Glitter Alert!!!

Good morning, everyone! I had this idea the other day and finally got a chance to play around with it. Aren't these the most adorable little Christmas light's that you've ever seen? And so easy to make using the Stampin' Up! Large Oval and Modern Label Punches and fabulous glitters!

Here's the how-to! Simply punch Large Ovals from Whisper White or colored cardstocks. Completely coat with 2-way or Tombo Glue, Hold onto the tip with a pair of tweezers and dip or cover with our Fine Glitters (did you know there are 16 colors in all?)

Next, punch the Modern Label Punch from BrushedSilver Cardstock. Put a piece of Sticky strip on the inside and fold and crease in half. Unfold, remove the red Back from the Sticky Strip and attach to both sides of your punchie. Burnish with a Bone Folder to make sure the adhesive makes contact through the glitter. Trim off the top of the fold to the desired length. Punch a small hole in the top and run Silver Metallic Elastic chord through the bulbs to make them look like they're strung together. Attach the bulbs to your card or scrapbook page with Stampin' Dimensionals. How cute is this?

Thanks for stopping by for a little inspiration today! I hope you come back soon!

These are beautiful Gretchen. I'm just wondering if you could do this same thing with our sticky paper? They're like a full sheet of sticky strip. Then you could punch out of that paper, peel off the red lining, attach the folded label punch, & glitter. Easy! You should try it - my hubby doesn't allow glitter in my house! LOL

How smart and creative you are! I have some glitter, but don't use it much because I couldn't find a good adhesive. I will have to try the tombow. Can't wait to try this card! Thanks for sharing your talent.